Joseph Andrew Ford of Ellis, Kansas, formerly of St. James, Mo. passed away on October 16, 2011. Joseph was 49 years, 1 month and 21 days of age.

Joseph Ford was born on August 25, 1962 in Phelps County, Mo. to his parents: Robert (Bob) and Dorothy (Loughridge) Ford.

Joe Ford enjoyed fishing and hunting, spending time with family and friends. He mostly enjoyed being with his children. Joe was a lover of the outdoors, and driving country roads. Joe worked as a dry-waller most of his life. He will be missed dearly by family and friends.

Joe Ford is survived by his wife: Jody Ford of Ellis, Kansas; three daughters: Andrea Lynn Ford and Elizabeth Ellen Ford of St. James, Mo.; and Melissa Jean Ford of Steelville, Mo.; parents: Robert (Bob) and Dorothy (Loughridge) Ford of Silex, Mo. formerly of St. James, Mo.; five sistgers: Ruth Winfield of Rolla, Mo.; Vicki Brown and husband Jimmy of St. James, Mo.; Annie Roark of Cuba, Mo.; Cathy LynnnThedell and husband Vance of Springfield, Mo.; Bobbie Jean Wallace and husband James of Rolla, Mo.; five grandchildren: Arron Jr. Beakley, Justin Beakley, Jadon Ford, Joseph Schonfieild, and David Woodard and one granddaughter: Susie Woodard.

Services
Visitation for Joe Ford was from 2 - 4 PM on Sunday, October 23 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.

Memorial Service were conducted at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 23, 2011, at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.

Memorials may be given to the Ford family.

All arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.